Disclaimer: All places and characters belong to Tolkein. The song 'All you got' belongs to a band called DC Talk, with a few adaptions to take out parts that weren't very Middle Earthy.
Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter :)
This isn't really a chapter, just a little conversation between Aragorn and Legolas. Can take place anytime between Rivendell and Lothlorien.
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"Do you fear death?" Legolas asked, catching Aragorn off guard.
The Ranger looked up. He had just been drifting off for the night leaving Legolas on guard, but now he was fully awake, sensing this was something his friend needed to talk about.
"No..." he answered slowly, thoughtfully. "I know I will die unlike those I love, and I have made my peace with that."
Legolas nodded. Aragorn waited for him to say something, but the Elf didn't. Wondering where the question had come from he asked "Do you?"
Legolas sat up, and stared into the glowing embers of the fire they had used that night. Aragorn shifted so he was sitting next to his friend, their shoulders touching.
"Aye." Came the soft reply. Aragorn frowned. Legolas was a seasoned warrior, he hadn't expected him to be afraid of dying.
"...but not my own. I fear the death of my friends, my family...but most of all I fear your death Estel. Because I know for certain that it will one day come to pass. And you will leave me and I will never see you again."
Legolas' voice wavered and Aragorn was shocked to see a single tear fall down his cheek. In all the years he had known Legolas, Aragorn had hardly ever seen the Elf so upset.
"Legolas. It is true that one day I will leave you in death, but it will not be the end. You are my brother, the other half of my heart and I love you too much to be separated from you for all eternity.When I die, and you sail West I will find you Legolas. I swear it too you."
Legolas nodded, and smiled weakly at his friend.
"If anyone can find a way to do this, it is you Estel. Hannon le, gwador nin."
Aragorn, relieved to see his friend happier, began to sing softly. It was a song Legolas had written for his many years ago. When he had first found out about his heritage, Aragorn felt lost, alone and in need of comfort. Legolas had found him, and sung to him.
I heard you say, that no-one seems to care about you It's in your eyes, you think that life's unfair to you
Just give it all you've got, my friend Just give it all you've got, it's not the end
Aragorn put his arm around Legolas' waist, and pulled the Elf close to him so that his head was on the Ranger's shoulder. He placed his own head on his friends.
Cause you oughta know There's a reason for these changing seasons I'll never let you have more than your heart can bear So don't you let go Everybody has their up and down times Everybody needs to know how much their loved, my friend So hold on, it's not the end.
Aragorn gently stroked Legolas' hair, and the Elf relaxed in his arms.
As I remember, everything you touch would turn to gold You held the secret, to make your grandest dreams unfold You are the very best of us all And now the stars are shining, so bright
Aragorn kissed the top of Legolas' golden head.
It's just a love song, cause everybody needs a friend And I'll be right here for you Just a simple prayer, it's from the bottom of my heart And I'll never let you go
Smiling softly to himself. Aragorn carefully laid the sleeping Elf down, brushing a stray piece of hair from his face and gently kissing his forehead.
"Goodnight Legolas."
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Hannon le-thank you Gwador nin-my brother
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Aww wasn't that sweet? An actual chapter will be posted soon (I hope).
Thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter :)
This isn't really a chapter, just a little conversation between Aragorn and Legolas. Can take place anytime between Rivendell and Lothlorien.
*****
"Do you fear death?" Legolas asked, catching Aragorn off guard.
The Ranger looked up. He had just been drifting off for the night leaving Legolas on guard, but now he was fully awake, sensing this was something his friend needed to talk about.
"No..." he answered slowly, thoughtfully. "I know I will die unlike those I love, and I have made my peace with that."
Legolas nodded. Aragorn waited for him to say something, but the Elf didn't. Wondering where the question had come from he asked "Do you?"
Legolas sat up, and stared into the glowing embers of the fire they had used that night. Aragorn shifted so he was sitting next to his friend, their shoulders touching.
"Aye." Came the soft reply. Aragorn frowned. Legolas was a seasoned warrior, he hadn't expected him to be afraid of dying.
"...but not my own. I fear the death of my friends, my family...but most of all I fear your death Estel. Because I know for certain that it will one day come to pass. And you will leave me and I will never see you again."
Legolas' voice wavered and Aragorn was shocked to see a single tear fall down his cheek. In all the years he had known Legolas, Aragorn had hardly ever seen the Elf so upset.
"Legolas. It is true that one day I will leave you in death, but it will not be the end. You are my brother, the other half of my heart and I love you too much to be separated from you for all eternity.When I die, and you sail West I will find you Legolas. I swear it too you."
Legolas nodded, and smiled weakly at his friend.
"If anyone can find a way to do this, it is you Estel. Hannon le, gwador nin."
Aragorn, relieved to see his friend happier, began to sing softly. It was a song Legolas had written for his many years ago. When he had first found out about his heritage, Aragorn felt lost, alone and in need of comfort. Legolas had found him, and sung to him.
I heard you say, that no-one seems to care about you It's in your eyes, you think that life's unfair to you
Just give it all you've got, my friend Just give it all you've got, it's not the end
Aragorn put his arm around Legolas' waist, and pulled the Elf close to him so that his head was on the Ranger's shoulder. He placed his own head on his friends.
Cause you oughta know There's a reason for these changing seasons I'll never let you have more than your heart can bear So don't you let go Everybody has their up and down times Everybody needs to know how much their loved, my friend So hold on, it's not the end.
Aragorn gently stroked Legolas' hair, and the Elf relaxed in his arms.
As I remember, everything you touch would turn to gold You held the secret, to make your grandest dreams unfold You are the very best of us all And now the stars are shining, so bright
Aragorn kissed the top of Legolas' golden head.
It's just a love song, cause everybody needs a friend And I'll be right here for you Just a simple prayer, it's from the bottom of my heart And I'll never let you go
Smiling softly to himself. Aragorn carefully laid the sleeping Elf down, brushing a stray piece of hair from his face and gently kissing his forehead.
"Goodnight Legolas."
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Hannon le-thank you Gwador nin-my brother
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Aww wasn't that sweet? An actual chapter will be posted soon (I hope).